Chapter 1035 Is the Magic Journey Lonely?

"This... Could this be?"

Maca smashed Hermione's bezoar - no, if it was more accurate, he actually smashed the "bezoar shell" that was wrapped around it.

But what was displayed in front of everyone at this moment was a gem that fell among a table of black and yellow pieces.

Right now, under the light of many candles in the auditorium, the translucent gemstone is shining with a rather heavy dark red.

"It's the Philosopher's Stone!"

Hermione finally, involuntarily, called out the name of the gem.

At the beginning, when everyone was still a first-year student, Harry, Ron and Hermione broke into the guardian level protecting the Sorcerer's Stone for various reasons.

On the way, Ron was unconscious and Harry was injured. Only Hermione stopped Harry who was trying to come forward at the last moment, and walked into the last room on his own initiative.

Although after a battle of wits with Professor Quirrell who was possessed by Voldemort, Hermione still failed to prevent Voldemort from obtaining the Sorcerer's Stone, and even almost sank into the cold water to suffocate to death.

But there is no doubt that among all the people present, the only one who has seen the Philosopher's Stone with his own eyes, except for Maca who finally saved the situation with Dumbledore, is Hermione.

However, when Hermione named the red gem and surprised everyone, Maca picked it up and examined it carefully:

"Hermione, it's rare that you made a mistake once... this is not the Philosopher's Stone."

"No?" Hermione asked doubtfully, "I saw it very clearly in the last level when I was in the first grade. This is indeed what I saw at that time. Although there were two pieces of the Sorcerer's Stone, the real one and the fake one, but They all look exactly the same.”

"Well, but," Maca raised his head and said, "remember what Professor Dumbledore mentioned to us? After discussing with Nicole Flamel, he destroyed the Sorcerer's Stone—so This stone can no longer be called the 'Sorcerer's Stone'."

As he spoke, he put the dark red gemstone in front of his eyes and looked at it. The translucent red interior was full of extremely fine cracks and turbidity.

This masterpiece of alchemy, which is said to be the pinnacle of alchemy that can connect matter and spirit, has long lost its unique and wonderful amazing effects.

"So," Ron tilted his head, hesitantly, "Why did Dumbledore give Hermione the broken Philosopher's Stone?"

"I've been thinking about this issue since just now," Maca said while playing with the stone, "but I'm afraid I won't be able to figure it out for a while... All I know is that even a broken Sorcerer's Stone can It must be of great value."

After all, he put the damaged Philosopher's Stone away, and took the small glass bottle that Ron had just handed over, but was placed in the middle of the table for some reason.

Like Hermione's bezoar, the vial was strung with a thin silver chain. And based on the results of Maca's inspection at the beginning, the handful of dust in the glass bottle is undoubtedly the embers left after the rebirth of Phoenix Fox.

But this time, Maca didn't find any abnormality from above—it was just a pinch of ashes.

"Here," he handed the glass bottle back to Ron, and said immediately, "Although I still haven't figured out Dumbledore's intentions, it won't hurt to carry it... Remember to hang it around your neck!"

"Maca," Neville, who was silent on the side, suddenly asked curiously after hearing what Maca said, "didn't you ask Professor Dumbledore directly when you saw him in the Room of Requirement?"

Neville felt that with Maca's comprehensive thinking, he should have thought of asking Dumbledore himself from the moment he saw Dumbledore.

And Hermione, who also understood this point, further remembered what Maca had said - he said that the time that "Dumbledore" could exist at that time was actually very short.

But neither of them knew what was going on in the Room of Response at that time.

In fact, it is much more complicated than they imagined.

In fact, Maca lied.

...

"...the Sorting Hat was originally Godric Gryffindor's wizard hat, and later, for some reason unknown to us, it was endowed with wisdom. We all know that it can distinguish people's thoughts , and the reason why it can do this is because it can also touch people's hearts."

While in the Room of Requirement, Dumbledore placed the Sorting Hat on top of Harry's head while explaining to Maca, who was standing on Harry's other side.

And after mentioning the ability of the Sorting Hat a little bit, he went on to say:

"So, when we put the Sorting Hat on Harry's head, it can help us keep calling Harry, so that he can get rid of the confusion that comes from the sword as much as possible."

Judging from what Dumbledore said, he actually didn't know much about rule runes.

Once upon a time, Dumbledore, like Maca, was exposed to Rowena's test. However, he did not seem to continue half-actively and half-forced like Maca, but chose to give up very early.

Since then, Dumbledore's magical journey has gradually embarked on another path that is quite different from this one.

After hearing him mention the so-called "bewilderment from the sword", Maca knew that what he was talking about was an influence of the soul rule.

Just like the Bewitching Monument, the Devouring Mirror, and the cursed substance in the blood of the Bulova family, when there is no restraint, it will cause quite a terrible disaster.

And the Gryffindor sword that Harry is holding in his hand at this time is actually the same in essence.

But at least, the 'confuse' of Gryffindor's sword is much easier to control than the influence of the other three sources of disaster.

It's a pity that this is just the judgment of Maca alone - although, it seems that he has never had anyone to discuss these matters with.

"What I just said is the first step in helping Harry."

As Dumbledore said, he gently removed the hand that was on Harry's head, and then continued:

"As for the second step, although it's a pity, I really can't help much... Maca, take out your wand! Maybe you are the only one who can make Harry go through it." This is the last way."

"Oh?"

Maca did not hesitate, and as soon as Dumbledore finished speaking, he waved and took out his staff.

But after that, he said:

"Professor Dumbledore, what do you mean...Harry needs to rely on fighting to get rid of confusion and find his true heart?"

The power of Gryffindor's sword comes from a part of the soul rule. Judging from Maca's research so far, similar to the "arrogance" he has comprehended so far, what Harry wants to master may be "anger".

Controllable anger can increase momentum and stimulate potential, but uncontrolled anger will drive people into madness, and even tear everything in front of them.

Thinking about it this way, it might be a very natural thing to fight the out-of-control Harry and wait for him to find his own heart.

But after Maca spoke his thoughts, Dumbledore shook his head silently.

"Indeed, that's one of the reasons, but it's not the main one," he said. "I have to tell you that this room could actually be damaged."

In other words, Maca's mission was not to help Harry at all, but to prevent him from breaking through the barrier of the Room of Requirement and rushing outside to cause harm to Hogwarts.

Speaking of which, if you just look at Harry's past performances, even if he is out of control, he can only be regarded as an enhanced Muggle with an extremely sharp handle and extra strength and speed. That's all.

As long as they are not defenseless, even if ordinary wizards are attacked, they may not be unable to get rid of it.

But this time today, even Maca knew that if Harry lost control, he would unleash a much stronger force than before.

But if it can damage this room of responsiveness...not to mention the strength of the defensive magic of this room, its characteristics alone can support its continuous self-healing.

Maca, who had experimented with cooling rule runes here many times, knew this all too well.

Maca did not argue with Dumbledore, but clenched the staff in his hand a little more. Because he knew that it was impossible for Dumbledore to be aimless.

Perhaps seeing the change in Maca's demeanor, Dumbledore on the opposite side also nodded slightly.

"Maca," he said with a kind smile as usual, "I don't know what kind of trials and difficulties the four founders have left for us younger generations, but I do know that it will definitely be an extremely difficult journey. .”

"I couldn't continue from the very beginning, and once upon a time, I was inspired by you and selfishly left the school that accompanied me all my life."

"So, now, as a 'senior', I can only provide some insignificant help for the path you choose to embark on—"

Having said that, Dumbledore patted the shoulder of Harry, who was still immersed in the sword of Gryffindor, and then said to Maca solemnly:

"Lead Harry and the others to your side! It's too difficult to be alone!"

Dumbledore's words, I am afraid that he is not only speaking as "a senior", but also as a "expert" who is also on the journey of magic, to give Maca a heartfelt warning.

To be honest, Dumbledore is actually not a very frank person, and he is always used to keeping many things in his own heart.

And right now, he who is walking alone on the brink of death in that emptiness, will he regret his choice?

Judging from what Dumbledore said now, it's really hard to jump to conclusions.

But can Maca accept Dumbledore's warning?

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